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Animal Breeding Regulations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Ceisteanna (520, 521, 522)

Richard Bruton

Ceist:

520 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has proposals to introduce a puppy breeders Act similar to that in Britain so that there might be proper regulation of the standards and conditions within which animals are kept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8558/04]

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Pat Carey

Ceist:

526 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider introducing legislation similar to the Breeding of Dogs Acts 1973 and 1991 and the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999 introduced in the Westminster Parliament, for example, a puppy breeders Bill to regulate puppy farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8323/04]

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Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

550 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reasons that section 19 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 has not been fully implemented; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that section 19 may be one way of counteracting the many animal welfare issues associated with dog farming; if he has plans to bring section 19 into full force; the other measures he intends to take to regulate dog farming and empower inspectors in the enforcement of those regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8568/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 520, 526 and 550 together.

The main focus of action by local authorities under the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992 has been on the control of stray dogs and dangerous dogs, such as guard dogs, which could present nuisance or danger to the general public or to other animals.

In light of recent concerns, my Department is currently engaged in discussions with relevant interests regarding the proper management of kennels regarding the provisions of the Control of Dogs Acts. Those discussions are continuing and are intended to inform my Department whether or to what extent revised legislation or regulatory administrative measures is desirable in the area.

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